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![Kobold](http://cdn.paizo.com/image/avatar/Deschamps-Kobold-happy.jpg)
I was hoping to switch out my PFS character's bo staff to one that is cold iron. Is there any reason why a weapon normally made of wood couldn't be made of cold iron/silver/mithril etc?
The flavor text of the bo-staff has no mention of wood: This strong but slender staff is tapered at the ends and well balanced. It’s designed to be an offensive and defensive weapon.
A normal staff does: This long piece of wood can aid in walking and deliver a mighty blow.
I understand in a home game that it would likely be allowed, but is there any RAW reason this wouldn't be possible?
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Squiggit |
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If you made a Club out of metal (even just the head), it would be a Mace.
Not really, the defining feature of a mace is the distinct head designed for bludgeoning, while many traditional clubs have no head at all. So a metal club and a mace would still be distinct (ignoring, for a moment, that a mace is just a type of club to begin with).
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Seisho |
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Well, a Bo made from Metal would certainly explain why it's a strength based weapon
I can't say it for sure but I think it is safe to say that bo were mostly made out of wood and sometimes reinforced with metal (rather then straightout made out of metal) but it's certainly possible (although, because metal vibrates if hit hard enough and a 6ft. metal pole is probably heavy af you are surely better off using wood)